Full or Associate Professor (promotion track) of Anatomy

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM) is part of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg. DLSM is coordinating all teaching programmes in the life sciences, medicine, nursing and midwifery. Research at the department integrate basic and translational, molecular and computational approaches with a focus on cancer biology, as well as clinical research projects in human health and disease.

The DLSM cooperates with the national health care centres and with leading international biomedical research institutions. The University of Luxembourg has set a strategic focus on medicine and health and is actively developing the training and research areas in these domains, creating exceptional opportunities in medical and biomedical initiatives.

Medical and health sciences education at the University of Luxembourg are rapidly growing and are strategic areas of development for both the University and the government of Luxembourg. To effectively foster high quality teaching within the recently created study programmes, namely a Bachelor in Medicine and several nursing sciences programmes as well as midwifery, the University of Luxembourg is recruiting for the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) a Full Professor/Associate Professor (promotion track) of Anatomy.

Your role

The successful candidate will coordinate the anatomy teaching activities of the University's bachelor programme in medicine and other study programmes in the health care and life sciences. The new colleague will work closely with the professors of histology and embryology to ensure an integrated and cohesive learning experience for students.

This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with local and international partners to develop and implement a state-of-the-art anatomy curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to employ innovative approaches in anatomy education, including the use of virtual dissection tools, 3D anatomical models (such as Anatomage® and the virtual anatomy suite), and online resources, to ensure that students have access to comprehensive and engaging learning opportunities.

The recruited candidate will have access to state-of-the-art infrastructures within the university, including a simulation unit equipped with an anatomy suite. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating dissection courses and practical anatomy labs, including the procurement of virtual tools and teaching specimens in collaboration with medical institutions and partner universities.

Contact: Professor Pascal Stammet, Study Programme Director of the Bachelor in Medicine / Email:

Your profile

• PhD in a medicine related field and/or MD diploma
• Long-standing experience in the teaching of human anatomy, ideally in a variety of curricula in medicine, life sciences and for health care professions at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching that integrates anatomy with histology and embryology
• Experience or familiarity with modern teaching tools such as virtual dissection platforms, 3D modelling, and other digital resources
• Solid track record in clinical and/or biomedical research within a related domain
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and foster academic partnerships, particularly with existing collaborators at partner universities and institutions
• Physician candidates should have a clinical/medical activity

Research portfolio: the candidate has an internationally recognised research profile and is expected to develop ambitious research activities in line with the strategic priorities of the university. The latter include cancer research, neurosciences, data-driven health sciences, digital biology, and medicine.

The ideal candidate has a medical background with relevant clinical experience and a commitment to integrating clinical perspectives and applications into anatomy education to enhance the practical, real-world application aspect of anatomy courses. The possibility of a clinical activity will be decided on a case-by-case decision. Non-medical profiles with a strong affinity and expertise in anatomy will be considered as well.

Language requirements:

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and must speak either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Submit application online including:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV including periods of absence from work (or where the effect has been equivalent to absence) including family-related leave and career breaks
• Copies of diplomas
• Complete list of publications and copies of 3 recent publications/research papers
• List and short description of research projects acquired over the past 5 (five) years
• List of PhD theses supervised
• List of teaching activities over the past 5 (five) years
• Statement of research, teaching and other activities planned at the University of Luxembourg
• The names, contact information and present position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment on the application. Please indicate their relationship to you

Applications should be addressed to Prof. Pascal Bouvry, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, please apply by 01.05.2025.

General Information:

• Contract Type: Academic - Permanent. This position is offered at the Full Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on qualification. Both positions are tenured. At the Associate Professor level, promotion to Full Professor is possible after 5 years upon positive evaluation
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Associate professor
• Job Reference: UOL07242 / F1-50024306 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)

Gender equality:

In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, diversity and a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of everybody is respected. The University is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.